Social Ministry

There are so many ways to serve your God, your Church, your community...
Volunteers are needed for all Ministries!

OLOL Home-Bound Ministry
Contact: Parish Secretary l 314.726.6200 l [email protected]
If you or a loved one are home-bound or in a nursing home, and wish to receive Holy Communion, please contact the parish office. We will be happy to arrange for someone to visit.

OLOL Social Ministry
Contact: Patty Wommack l 314.566.2925 l [email protected]
Social Ministry provide numerous opportunities of service such as Service Saturday, Christmas Food boxes and annual day of service.  

Annual Day of Service
Join us in early October next year for our 2025 Annual Day of Service!

Monthly Service Saturday
Contact: Gerry Banet l [email protected]
As an outgrowth of the annual Day of Service and originally spearheaded by parishioner John Sweeney, the Social Ministry committee is now hosting monthly service events on the second Saturday morning of each month during specific months of the year.
 
Men, women, teens and school groups are invited to participate on a regular or occasional basis to continue the good works throughout the calendar year. No special skills are needed and everyone is welcome.

You can contact Steve Moore for more information. We are always looking for new projects, and Steve would welcome your ideas about where we can serve.

St. Augustine Soup Kitchen
Contact: Maryann Schwartz [email protected]
The St. Augustine Soup Kitchen is held monthly.  All ages are welcome.  Volunteers needed for cooking large casseroles and desserts in advance. We’ll supply recipes, burger and pans and will freeze until ready for use!

Also need backup food and supplies such as: Aluminum storage pans, canned fruits, vegetables, tomato sauce, apple sauce, lemonade, takeout containers, plates, etc. all in large sizes/bulk.

St. Vincent de Paul Society
Contact: Tim Rice [email protected] 
Members provide critical financial aid and household items to those in need.  In addition participate in Old Newsboys Day, Christmas food boxes for the Wellston Center, Soup and Salad on Ash Wednesday, and additional ways to assist throughout the year. 

St. Patrick Center
Contact: Debbie Grelle l [email protected]
Volunteers prepare two casseroles each month for the center.  

St. Peter and Paul Ministries
Contact: This position is currently available.  Please contact the church if you are interested in volunteering.
Volunteers assist with feeding the homeless at Thanksgiving at St. Peter and Paul Church in Soulard.  

Wellston Center Food Pantry and Thrift Store
Contact: Patty Wommack [email protected]
Volunteers provide clothing, food baskets and monthly monetary support to the store, food pantry
and the counseling center.